Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In response to Deputy McDonald, there is an increased Garda presence in the area of the north-east inner city, strong support for the pilot north inner city local community safety partnership, an educational bursary for local gardaí, a community agency to enhance skills and, as she will be aware, the completion of the refurbishment of Fitzgibbon Garda Station. There is much more in the context of education, training and employment.

On Deputy Tóibín's issue, I made the point that we are not seeking permission from the European Union. We are entitled to take any decision we like in respect of diplomatic channels - ending them, reducing them or whatever. As I have stated consistently from the beginning, the strongest response from Europe is to be united.

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